Our second full day in Banff we hiked the trail to Consolation Lake. It was an easy 3km walk to the lake shore. A bear warning recommended hiking in a group of 4 or more, but there were enough people on the trail that I felt ok being just a group of 2. No bears made themselves known.
The trail is shaded, relatively flat, and runs along the river. Before reaching the lake you must scramble over large boulders. Once you reach the water you’ll be amazed that such a simple hike provides such a marvelous payoff.
There’s green water, snowy peaks, and thick glaciers all around you. We heard and then saw a few avalanches higher up in the mountains.
The boulders provide nice spots to relax and enjoy a snack or two. This chipmunk seemed to be quite forward and well fed.
It was hard to break away from the beauty of Consolation Lake, but Moraine Lake was calling our names from nearby.
xo, jill
beautiful photos!
Thanks!